Pakistan stands for regional peace, says FM.

ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON -- Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that he had 'constructive engagement' with his counterparts in Iran, the United States and Arab countries on efforts to defuse tensions and promote peace in the Middle East.

Mr Qureshi made the statement through his official Twitter account after returning to the country early on Sunday.

'[I] visited Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, US and Qatar on Prime Minister Imran Khan's directive. Had constructive engagement with counterparts on efforts to defuse tensions and promote peace in [the] ME. Pakistan's message I took to all; We stand for peace and stability in the region,' he said.

Through another tweet, Mr Qureshi said that during his visit to the US, he got the opportunity to meet Secretary General of the UN Antonio Guterres and during the meeting, he apprised him of the situation in India-held Kashmir.

'[I] also met UNSG @antonioguterres in NY [New York] where I underscored the critical importance of the international community's continued attention to the suffering of Kashmiris under Indian occupation and for this to be resolved in line with UN resolutions and the will of the Kashmiri people.'

Islamabad wants Trump to discuss Kashmir issue with Indian leaders

Earlier, while reviewing his US visit with journalists at the Pakistan's embassy in Washington, Mr Qureshi stated that Pakistan wanted US President Donald Trump to discuss the Kashmir issue with Indian leaders if he visited New Delhi next month.

The foreign minister said US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross would soon visit Pakistan with a delegation of American businessmen to explore investment possibilities.

'I discussed this with Secretary [of State Mike] Pompeo on Friday and he assured me that Secretary Ross will soon visit Pakistan with a delegation,' Mr Qureshi said.

Mr Pompeo's response to Pakistan's request for reviewing travel advisories was also 'positive', he added.

US travel advisories depict PakisAtan as a country not safe for tourists, which hampers Islamabad's efforts to promote tourism.

Mr Qureshi said Pakistan wanted President Trump to raise the Kashmir issue in New Delhi because the situation in the occupied valley remained grave.

'Curfew in the valley...